Schütz, Selters, Germany, has added the new Ecobulk MX 560 to its extensive product range. This IBC has a lower height than standard models and a nominal volume of 560 litres or 150 gallons, making it ideal for applications where smaller containers are an advantage, but where maximum performance and the highest quality are also decisive. The MX 560 combines optimum filling volume with a compact design on Schütz’s proven bottom group, which is the same as that of the MX types with 820, 1000 and 1250 litres capacities. Therefore, all these MX models are fully compatible. Designing the new container on the basis of the globally successful 1200 x 1000mm pallet also ensures that handling is absolutely flexible and the MX 560 can be used in all production lines and machinery configured to these dimensions.

The new container also offers a significant advantage when shipping by sea: the pallet size makes optimum use of the storage and transport space in standardised large-capacity containers, even for mixed loads with larger MX IBC variants. With triple stacking throughout, 30 IBCs of this model will fit in a 20ft ISO container. The four horizontal tubes of the steel grid provide the necessary stability and ensure secure stacking. The large metal label plate, which covers eight fields of the steel grid, provides plenty of space for detailed product information.

Compact packaging sizes are preferred in many industries, such as farming and agrochemicals. In North America in particular, IBCs with smaller volumes are used for the application of concentrated crop protection products or high-value seed treatments. Another priority for users is containers that are easy to handle during use and storage. Here the Ecobulk MX 560 provides a winning combination of features: owing to its low weight both empty and filled, it is easy to handle the IBC in day-to-day operations – especially compared to stainless steel containers and steel or plastic drums. With its reduced capacity and optimum footprint, the new Schütz IBC offers lower capital tie-up and shorter storage times for products with a slow turnover. This also reduces the risk of the product deteriorating due to ageing. If required, the IBC can also be equipped with an EVOH permeation barrier. As an additional layer in the IBC inner bottle, the EVOH ensures product quality, safeguards the filling product against changes and the environment against potential contamination by stopping oxygen, nitrogen and other gases from permeating in and out of the container. With further optional features, this compact IBC can be used for a wide range of other applications, for example in the Foodcert version. www.schuetz.net
 

The low-profile Schütz Ecobulk MX 560

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